The size used depends on the size of your beads.

Pearl necklace size chart. Perfect for a low, plunging neckline or if you want to wear it over a turtleneck. Will fall a few inches below the collarbone and allow a little more breathing room. Larger, heavier beads require a stronger cord.

Higher necklines like boat necks, cowl necks, and turtlenecks. The princess necklace ~ 17 to 19 inches. They are often wrapped around twice to form double strand.

Elegant vintage givenchy matinee pearl necklace. In fact, they are the most versatile necklaces for creating. To make it easy for you to find the size you are.

If you’re looking for something on the larger side, go larger. Generally speaking, the smaller the pearl, the younger the wearer. Most people have no idea what a 4, 5, 7or 12mm pearl size is.

A number or a letter defines cord size. This necklace is longer, 26 to 36 inches, and offers the wearer a few different options. These are the long ones.

Pearl sizes, necklace lengths, colors & shapes. The most common length for pearl necklaces, it is well suited for wear with crew and high. Pearl size are measured in metric, mm's, as a comparison we have used a dime.